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The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304390#Comment_3043902011-08-03T08:22:30-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Well, I mostly lurk (I'm the lurking type - Lovecraft would loved me) but I thought I'd squirm out for a bit to talk about my comic coming out from Image in October. The Strange Talent of Luther ...
It's a fun, funny ridiculously violent book that's sort of a superhero/horror hybrid. Here, have a look at the cover and preorder thinger:

story JUSTIN JORDANart & cover TRADD MOOREOCTOBER 532 PAGES / FC / M$2.99Luther Strode is just your average nerd until he sends away for a bodybuilding course from an old comic book, one that works a whole lot better than he ever imagined. His newfound strength and strange talents make school a lot easier, but they’ve also caused some very, very bad people to take a very, very keen interest in him. Things will never be the same for Luther Strode…if he survives.

AUG110403

If you dig it, I would not object to spreading the preorder thinger around, or assaulting your favored comic book retailer with it.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304392#Comment_3043922011-08-03T08:37:47-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00EvilPantshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9761
Really looking forward to this Justin. This is getting lots of good buzz. Congrats on getting it out, and all the best with it.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304402#Comment_3044022011-08-03T10:05:24-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Thanks! We're really proud of it.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304404#Comment_3044042011-08-03T10:27:44-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
There's a high-res version of the pre-order thingamajig here (in case you need to see those exposed organs in close-up).
here (in case you need to see those exposed organs in close-up).]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304407#Comment_3044072011-08-03T10:35:56-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00NeilFordhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8364
Looking great guys, looking forward to getting my mitts on it. :)
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304409#Comment_3044092011-08-03T10:44:39-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00joe.distorthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173
early word on this book has my pretty stoked. blame stephenson and (i think?) joe keatinge. they havent steered me wrong yet!
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304462#Comment_3044622011-08-03T17:40:25-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Hey, a sticky! Thanks!
Glad you guys like the looks of it. We're going to have some previews here pretty shortly.
Glad you guys like the looks of it. We're going to have some previews here pretty shortly.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304512#Comment_3045122011-08-04T04:45:51-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Fauxhammerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=27
Oh, goddamn.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304555#Comment_3045552011-08-04T13:12:31-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Darkesthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4849
I saw this on the Cover of Previews I will buy MANY copies for the shop. Coincidentally, Diamond code?
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304558#Comment_3045582011-08-04T14:12:29-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
Is it AUG110403 ? It's the one I got.
AUG110403 ? It's the one I got.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304560#Comment_3045602011-08-04T14:32:52-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Yeah, it's AUG110403
AUG110403]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304605#Comment_3046052011-08-04T20:35:35-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Jason A. Questhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5192
I will smugly say that I've been looking forward to this for a while. :)
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304610#Comment_3046102011-08-04T21:34:35-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00gdwesselhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=25
Looking good, Justin!
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304721#Comment_3047212011-08-05T07:55:36-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Thanks, guys. I'm going to post some more stuff here in a bit.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=304794#Comment_3047942011-08-05T12:06:05-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
Speaking of which... An updated version of the infamous spread from issue 01:
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The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=305429#Comment_3054292011-08-09T09:23:52-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Fairly long interview with Tradd, Felipe and I at AICN. If you want to know more about the book or my career as an Anti Stripper, this is the place to find out.
Fairly long interview with Tradd, Felipe and I at AICN. If you want to know more about the book or my career as an Anti Stripper, this is the place to find out.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=305773#Comment_3057732011-08-11T12:22:02-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00joe.distorthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173
preordered
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=305840#Comment_3058402011-08-11T17:14:37-05:002011-08-11T17:37:38-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Thanks, dude! I really hope you dig it.
It was sort of Luther Strode day at Multiversity Comics:
Me
If you interested in how Tradd works and his influences and inspirations, they did three ...
It was sort of Luther Strode day at Multiversity Comics:

Non Spoilery Review]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=306514#Comment_3065142011-08-17T08:22:28-05:002011-08-17T08:24:28-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
The cover for issue 02 was recently released, along with the rest of Image's November '11 solicitations. Here it is, sans-logo:
recently released, along with the rest of Image's November '11 solicitations. Here it is, sans-logo:

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The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=306550#Comment_3065502011-08-17T13:12:39-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00CurtPireshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10331
Hey Justin, this series looks great! Beyond excited to see it come out , will be picking it up. I'm a writer myself and was just curious as to what your experience/process for pitching this series ...
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=306602#Comment_3066022011-08-17T21:50:02-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Ahlhelmhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1213
I will be happily buying this as it's already in my order list. Interesting concept, great art, hopefully it's as good as it looks! Much luck, Justin!
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=306606#Comment_3066062011-08-17T22:58:58-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00werwolfhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5913
justin, if you should ever wonder who in austria ordered your comic (via my local comic book store of preference, of course, support your scene and all that) - yeah, that would be me. looking forward ...
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=306694#Comment_3066942011-08-18T18:18:20-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
@ Curt - Sure, no problem. I'll answer briefly here, but if you want to pick my brain privately (anyone else is free to talk to me, too) you can shoot me an email at JustinJordan at ...
Basically, we just sent the pitch in via email, and they said yes. I have been around comics for a few years (I had three Zuda finalist comics, for instance) and I had met Eric Stephenson verrrrry briefly at a con a couple of years ago, but I think I was completely unknown to Image. This was not my first pitch to Image, actually. I think it may have been my fourth or fifth, one of which they asked to see a hard copy version of but ultimately passed on. That was when Larsen was publisher, so I don't think those pitches had any effect one way or another on Luther.

The pitch was pretty basic - I mentioned who I was and very briefly what the comic was about in the email body, then attached a cover letter that had more about Tradd, Felipe and I and an expanded summary of what the book is about (a paragraph or so), a synopsis of the series on issue by issue basis, and six pages of art plus the cover (the cover we pitched was slightly different than the final version - Felipe came up with a cooler logo). I think this is pretty much what they ask for in the submission guidelines.

I think peopl sweat the submissions process too much. What matters (this is my opinion) is the art and the story. I'm not saying you should send one pin up and an eightypage story bible, but as long as the story is good and the art is good, you shouldn't sweat the submission too much. It'd be a rare company that would shit can a good series because your pitch wasn't perfect.

(Having said that, I do sweat the pitch. Not so much making sure it's only one page long or whatever, but making sure I really have the essence of what the story is about down. This is pretty helpful later on when you're trying to talk to journalists.)

Now, this is going a little far afield, but writers should (and this the opinion of somebody on their first real success, so grain of salt may be necessary) focus on two things: the craft of writing, and working with the right people. The craft part is something I can't help with, other than that you should write a lot, but the artist thing I can talk about. The trick to getting good artists to work with you is having artists work with you.

Or less paradoxically, the more artists you work with, the easier it will be to get other artists to work with you. When I pitched Tradd, I was able to point him to half a dozen things I'd done, which allowed him to see how I write, and that I'm at the very least not so much of an asshole that I can't be worked with. So if you're wanting to bust in as a writer, get in the habit of looking for artists and approaching them, even if it's just for a five page story.

@Ahlhelm - THanks! I hope you like it as much as we do. We may be slightly biased.

@ werwolf - Sweet! I've got people buying in Germany, Austria, Spain, the UK and Australia. That I know of. International!]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=306716#Comment_3067162011-08-18T21:16:46-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Akiramichhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3613
Pre purchased from DCBS. Looking forward to having this show up in my Weekly Friday Mystery Box.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=306779#Comment_3067792011-08-19T07:59:03-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Thanks! I hope you dig it!
(There really needs to be something that shows more enthusiasm than a period and yet doesn't make me seem like a cheerleader on meth like the exclamation point.)
(There really needs to be something that shows more enthusiasm than a period and yet doesn't make me seem like a cheerleader on meth like the exclamation point.)]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=307005#Comment_3070052011-08-21T13:49:47-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Jason A. Questhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5192
For a while I hung out reading the thread on Image's message board where Erik Larsen fielded questions about how to submit things to them. (This was way back before I realized that I was not ready ...
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=308117#Comment_3081172011-09-01T11:14:02-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
A very good USAToday interview with Justin and Tradd about Luther Strode... Plus some previously unseen pages hidden somewhere in the middle!
USAToday interview with Justin and Tradd about Luther Strode... Plus some previously unseen pages hidden somewhere in the middle!]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=308179#Comment_3081792011-09-02T06:31:46-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00fmillerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3902
Count me in. I think this looks pretty good.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=309534#Comment_3095342011-09-16T13:50:35-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00joe.distorthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173
DUDE FRANK MILLER IS INTERESTED IN YOUR COMICS
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=309535#Comment_3095352011-09-16T13:54:06-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
We'll use that blurb, you bet your ass.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=309806#Comment_3098062011-09-20T04:00:20-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
Here's a trailer we did. Editing and music by Luther Strode artist extraordinaire Tradd Moore!

Here's a trailer we did. Editing and music by Luther Strode artist extraordinaire Tradd Moore!]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311353#Comment_3113532011-10-04T17:37:20-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Tomorrow is the day!
In addition to your local comic shop, Luther wil also be available digitally from the usual suspects.
Some ...
In addition to your local comic shop, Luther wil also be available digitally from the usual suspects.

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/best-shots-advance-reviews-111004.html]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311412#Comment_3114122011-10-05T07:35:58-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
... plus a little pinup for your entertainment.
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The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311576#Comment_3115762011-10-06T08:36:20-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00joe.distorthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173
got the first one, pretty neat. loving the art style!
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311597#Comment_3115972011-10-06T12:40:02-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Beamishhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236
It sits in my car, awaiting the end of this awful day.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311604#Comment_3116042011-10-06T13:25:03-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Thanks, Joe!
Hope you dig it Jason!
If anyone is interested in buying the digital version, it's available here.
Hope you dig it Jason!

If anyone is interested in buying the digital version, it's available here.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311609#Comment_3116092011-10-06T14:11:01-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00James Cunninghamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925
I'm interested in buying the physical edition. It's available nowhere. :(
Actually, one local comic store sold out and the other got left high & dry by Diamond. I've got a few other places ...
Actually, one local comic store sold out and the other got left high & dry by Diamond. I've got a few other places to search, though, but am too busy with work to do it before Sunday.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311622#Comment_3116222011-10-06T15:46:31-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Beamishhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236
Justin, just in case you did see this.
this.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311649#Comment_3116492011-10-06T18:47:01-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
I did, thanks!
It's interesting - stores are selling out all over, but the price for the issues seems to not be rising yet, and I wonder if that's a function of digital comics being available or ...
It's interesting - stores are selling out all over, but the price for the issues seems to not be rising yet, and I wonder if that's a function of digital comics being available or not enough time or what.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311654#Comment_3116542011-10-06T19:23:07-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Beamishhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236
Probably a mix of both.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311657#Comment_3116572011-10-06T19:26:46-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Tha's my hunch, too. I have to admit, I have been glancing at eBay a little more often than is strictly healthy.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311677#Comment_3116772011-10-06T22:47:48-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00vickvegahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4624
Bought this yesterday. will read tonight before bed. The art looked amazing and I cant wait to read it. The concept sounded great.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311787#Comment_3117872011-10-08T04:22:35-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00NickDonaldhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7215
Just read #1. Nice work, fellas.
I think special mention should go to Felipe Sobreiro's colours: very clean, nice use of differing yet complimentary palettes for the two story threads. I'm colour ...
I think special mention should go to Felipe Sobreiro's colours: very clean, nice use of differing yet complimentary palettes for the two story threads. I'm colour blind and when the colouring is too busy or from a too limited part of the spectrum, it makes the action harder to follow and detracts from the book as a whole. Absolutely not the case here. The art is clean and crisp, even when it's violent and dirty. [Although completely different stylistically, the first comparison that springs to mind is McNiven and Ponsor's current work on Captain America].

As for the story: The Hercules Method is great. (Won't talk any more about the story. Don't want to ruin it for anyone, loved that page, though)

The only negative is the fact that that wanker Mark Millar had the nerve to release Superior while you were still working on this. But the similarities are amazingly superficial it's just... I read them both today... On the plus side: you've been lumped in with Captain America and Millarworld first time out. That has to be worth something.

I'm along for the ride. Let's go!

Hey, look at that: your first proper Whitechapel review!]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311804#Comment_3118042011-10-08T10:06:37-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
@VickVega - Hope you enjoyed it man!
@Nick - Thanks, man! Finding the right colorist for a project is the hardest part, even moreso than finding the right artist. Felipe is just knocking it out of ...
@Nick - Thanks, man! Finding the right colorist for a project is the hardest part, even moreso than finding the right artist. Felipe is just knocking it out of the park with his colors, which is an aspect of comics that I don't think gets enough credit. Colors can really make or break the mood of the book, so getting Felipe, who gets what we're doing, was a hige boon to the book.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311918#Comment_3119182011-10-09T13:23:12-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00James Cunninghamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925
Finally found a copy! It took a trip to the horrible mall-thing to acquire, but seeing as one comic gets lonely I used it as an excuse to snag DMZ v6. So a good day's comic buying overall. Can't ...
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311920#Comment_3119202011-10-09T13:41:28-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
It was too violent! My sensibilities!
But really I enjoyed it a whole bunch.
But really I enjoyed it a whole bunch.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=311933#Comment_3119332011-10-09T16:17:12-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
@James - Ack, the mall! Well, I'm glad it was worth it!
@DJ Stawes - Don't worry, the rest are much less violent*. Sensibilities restored.
*This may be a lie.
@DJ Stawes - Don't worry, the rest are much less violent*. Sensibilities restored.

*This may be a lie.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=312027#Comment_3120272011-10-10T15:19:27-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
And we're sold out. Second printing coming, with shiny new cover by Adam Moore
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The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=312109#Comment_3121092011-10-11T06:20:48-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
(By the way, check out Adam's DeviantArt page, the man is amazing)
(By the way, check out Adam's DeviantArt page, the man is amazing)]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=312200#Comment_3122002011-10-12T00:05:45-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00vickvegahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4624
I thought the hook was good, good enough to buy issue #2. The dialogue got a bit annoying to me at times but i liked it overall. I will follow this to the end because i love creator owned work, and ...
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=312436#Comment_3124362011-10-14T17:06:08-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Tim Simmonshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2936
Read it last night before bed-- thought it was quite great.
Sorta funny-ish story: I missed picking it up the first week out, but after hearing some pretty stellar reviews, decided to make sure to ...
Sorta funny-ish story: I missed picking it up the first week out, but after hearing some pretty stellar reviews, decided to make sure to nab it on week 2-- I swing by the Image section and can't find a copy. So I go to the guy at the counter and ask-- dude flips out! Turns out HE'D just read it the night before and popped all his remaining copies up by the register. It was noon, and he'd already sold 8 copies. I was the 9th...glad I got there when I did, because I'm sure he sold out by the end of the day.

Anyhow-- great book. I'm on board.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=312442#Comment_3124422011-10-14T19:31:35-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00fmillerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3902
Really good book, I'm in for the whole series. I have a feeling this is going to be a fun ride.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=312530#Comment_3125302011-10-15T19:44:40-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
Glad you're liking our comic!
Justin and Tradd are at NYCC, if you're up there, look them up...
Justin and Tradd are at NYCC, if you're up there, look them up...]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314275#Comment_3142752011-11-02T09:37:38-05:002011-11-02T09:56:22-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Our second issue is out today, with this badass cover:
I actually think this one is better than the first one, but I don't want to set expectations too high.
Also out today is the second ...

I actually think this one is better than the first one, but I don't want to set expectations too high.

Also out today is the second printing of the first issue, so if you missed it the first go round or want the shiny new cover:

I'd love to hear what you all thought of this one, good or bad.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314426#Comment_3144262011-11-03T06:46:38-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00NickDonaldhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7215
Just read number 2. Good follow on to the set up in #1 and just enough of the right stuff to keep me reading to see where it's all heading.
Good job.
Good job.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314548#Comment_3145482011-11-04T11:53:03-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
I want all the posters Strode has in his room.
That is all.
That is all.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314549#Comment_3145492011-11-04T12:15:55-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00joe.distorthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1173
the page turn dropping back to reality AND THEN YOU FUCKED HER!
is the funniest moment of the past few weeks worth of comics!
the page turn dropping back to reality AND THEN YOU FUCKED HER!

is the funniest moment of the past few weeks worth of comics!]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314566#Comment_3145662011-11-04T18:50:47-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00James Cunninghamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925
Part of me wants to nit-pick a few details, but for the most part I'm enjoying the hell out of this.
Let me know if you want a break-down of the two things that slightly bugged me and I'll go ...
Let me know if you want a break-down of the two things that slightly bugged me and I'll go into excruciating detail. :)]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314644#Comment_3146442011-11-05T16:11:25-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Let me know if you want a break-down of the two things that slightly bugged me and I'll go into excruciating detail. :)
Have at it. Got me curious.
Let me know if you want a break-down of the two things that slightly bugged me and I'll go into excruciating detail. :)

Have at it. Got me curious.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314661#Comment_3146612011-11-05T20:50:08-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00ErikCJoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8341
I've really been digging it. Great art, great writing. I'm in love with Luther's girlfriend.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314932#Comment_3149322011-11-08T11:54:53-06:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Sold out again!
Also, you're killing me James!
Sold out again!

Also, you're killing me James!]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314946#Comment_3149462011-11-08T14:49:34-06:002011-11-08T14:51:26-06:00James Cunninghamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925
Sorry, I suck! I blame um... the time change! Yes, that's it. The additional hour in the day killed my internal clock.
So, things-
1) Petra has thrown out a few hints she's not as perfect ...
So, things-

1) Petra has thrown out a few hints she's not as perfect as all that (going over to her place "not gonna happen" is a giant red flag that she's got problems going on) but she's still a bit wish-fulfillment. All Luther has had to do is let Petra throw herself at him. Also, if she like the shy, skinny Luther, I'm curious as to her take on his transformation into Mr Muscles.

2) The choreography at Paul's place. Paul is downstairs lifing weights, goes upstairs to dining room, sees parents murdered, and then it gets a bit odd. Baldmuscles McBeard hops to the door, punches through it, and Paul falls down the stairs.

I didn't really concern myself with anything but the action of this scene until I noticed that the angle on the door seems off by 90 degrees in the hopping panel where McBeard (did I miss his name?) says "Manners." The problem is that pulling one thread leads to others. Now, the reading of the panels shows hop-land-punch through door, but the angle of the door means he'd need to pivot 90 degrees. Maybe he did, that'd be no big deal at all, but way the two panels work together says land-punch. Then Paul falls down the stairs (and I don't mind at all that a fall like that with the brace would do terrible damage, in the real world, because that's not what this comic is for) but now that I've seen one thing I'm wondering why there's a door at the top of the stairs leading to a dining room on the second floor. The splinters all over the place and down the stairs make it pretty clear that breaking the door sent them there.

Bonus 3!) Paul throws a punch, it flies to Pete, Luther has a fantasy/nightmare. Then the punch is hanging stopped in midair, and I don't know why.

Honestly, nit-picking stuff. The only one that really had me scratching my head was #3. I've been having a total blast with the book and having friends read it, so please don't think this is all I took away from the book. I just have a thing for fight choreography, and may have seen one too many anime/manga where the guy has a (few dozen) girl(s) throw themselves at him for no reason I can see.

Ooh, one more thing- I'm kind of hoping Paul hates McBeard more than Strode. The difference between "that asshole at school" and "the guy who killed my parents", kind of thing. :)]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314971#Comment_3149712011-11-08T17:51:30-06:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Justin Jordanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2789
Haha, no worries.
"1) Petra has thrown out a few hints she's not as perfect as all that (going over to her place "not gonna happen" is a giant red flag that she's got problems going ...
"1) Petra has thrown out a few hints she's not as perfect as all that (going over to her place "not gonna happen" is a giant red flag that she's got problems going on) but she's still a bit wish-fulfillment. All Luther has had to do is let Petra throw herself at him. Also, if she like the shy, skinny Luther, I'm curious as to her take on his transformation into Mr Muscles."

Some of this actually gets addressed in the rest of the series, but there are a couple of things going on: Petra was always interested in Luther, but her two modes are basically aloof and really aggressive. But her forwardness is at least in part because Luther turns into an inarticulate dweeb when she does it, and she thinks it's funny.

"The choreography at Paul's place. Paul is downstairs lifing weights, goes upstairs to dining room, sees parents murdered, and then it gets a bit odd. Baldmuscles McBeard hops to the door, punches through it, and Paul falls down the stairs.

I didn't really concern myself with anything but the action of this scene until I noticed that the angle on the door seems off by 90 degrees in the hopping panel where McBeard (did I miss his name?) says "Manners." The problem is that pulling one thread leads to others. Now, the reading of the panels shows hop-land-punch through door, but the angle of the door means he'd need to pivot 90 degrees. Maybe he did, that'd be no big deal at all, but way the two panels work together says land-punch. Then Paul falls down the stairs (and I don't mind at all that a fall like that with the brace would do terrible damage, in the real world, because that's not what this comic is for) but now that I've seen one thing I'm wondering why there's a door at the top of the stairs leading to a dining room on the second floor. The splinters all over the place and down the stairs make it pretty clear that breaking the door sent them there."

That's meant to be him lifting in a furnished basement, which he's basically turned into a exercise room and party den, which, admittedly isn't obvious (the door and windows don't help). Specifically, the window behind the Librarian is the back of the house, and the stairs lead in that direction. The Librarian does have to pivot 90 degrees to punch the door, and that is my fault, because with how I wrote the scene there wasn't a better way for Tradd to depict what was going on.

"Bonus 3!) Paul throws a punch, it flies to Pete, Luther has a fantasy/nightmare. Then the punch is hanging stopped in midair, and I don't know why."

Luther DID intercept the punch, but that was the only bit that actually happened. The hanging fist panel is actually Luther throwing Paul's hand down, and he's rubbing his fist in the next scene because Luther did give it a pretty good squeeze - this is why Paul decides not to kick Luther's ass, because the speed and strength frightens him, ot that he'd admit it. What I should have done was have the hand intercepted, then Luther's eye when that sequence starts, because the eye focus is the story signifier for Luthervision.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=314975#Comment_3149752011-11-08T18:26:42-06:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00James Cunninghamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925
I was thinking lifting in the basement made more sense! Especially with the door at the top of the stairs. I double-checked before posting to see if I got it wrong and the windows were all ...
Re-reading the scene with the punch, I can see how it works now. Plus I didn't notice the trail of yellow sparkle-things from Paul's hand to Luther's until about a second ago. My initial reading of Luther's pose was of him moving to get between them without any actual contact having happened yet, with everything on the preceding two pages being one of those bits where Luther looks slightly into the future to forecast his actions.

Not quite sure why I led with Petra, because of all of them that was my least important question. Especially seeing as I basically half-answered it while asking. Thanks for the answers, though. :)

Congrats on the sell-out on issue #2, by the way. It's always great to see something fun and original get some good attention. I don't know what's in the water over at Image this year but stuff like Luther Strode and Witch Doctor has been making me a very happy comic reader.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=315128#Comment_3151282011-11-10T07:17:50-06:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00werwolfhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5913
i've finally gotten round to reading the first 2 issues.
... and i'm hooked! actually i've decided to review it for the magazine (the gap - www.thegap.at) i'm writing for in my spare time.
will ...
... and i'm hooked! actually i've decided to review it for the magazine (the gap - www.thegap.at) i'm writing for in my spare time.will post scan of review page as soon as it's done.

justin, digging your unagitated writing style. goes splendidly with thr action.and tradd moore's art is stunning! (why have i never noticed the man before?!) and please congratulate sobreiro for a coloring job that actually means something (instead of "oh yeah, i'll just whip this through the computer so it's colored as opposed to black and white. done!" botch jobs).]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=317395#Comment_3173952011-12-01T11:09:10-06:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
Hey werwolf, don't blame yourself for not noticing Tradd's work before, this is his very first pro work out!
(and MTV Geek considered him one of the 10 best comic artists of 2011!)
this is his very first pro work out!

(and MTV Geek considered him one of the 10 best comic artists of 2011!)]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=318819#Comment_3188192011-12-15T02:14:49-06:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00werwolfhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5913
felipe, outstanding colouring job. (and i'll definitely keep an eye on tradd from now on.)
and here's the (slightly shoddy) scan of my review ('the gap' has a print run of about 40k, austria only, ...
and here's the (slightly shoddy) scan of my review ('the gap' has a print run of about 40k, austria only, free; if any of your publicists are taking notes).it's in german, but you can deduct from the size and the 10 out of 10 rating that it's a positive review, i assume. :)

(let me know if you want it translated.)]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=330413#Comment_3304132012-04-25T09:26:58-05:002012-04-25T09:28:27-05:00Sobreirohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3279
Hey man, sorry for not seeing this before! If you can, please do sent it to lutherstrode@gmail.com ! Thanks.
Well, and since I resurrected the conversation, here's two promo images we recently ...
Well, and since I resurrected the conversation, here's two promo images we recently did.

The TPB has been out since the 17th, did someone read it? Opinions, criticisms, etc., are welcome.]]>
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=330499#Comment_3304992012-04-26T09:36:36-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00struthersneilhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3770
I read the trade and loved it folks. Great formula, not a wasted page, great-looking book.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=330617#Comment_3306172012-04-27T20:06:03-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00James Cunninghamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925
I really enjoyed this series, as did my girlfriend. She's bugging me for more, so hurry up! :)
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=331156#Comment_3311562012-05-05T15:46:12-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00kperkinshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=456
Just read the trade. Awesome work folks.
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode - A Thing I'm Doinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10103&Focus=331273#Comment_3312732012-05-07T05:05:40-05:002015-03-31T15:54:37-05:00werwolfhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5913
oh, and i haven't looked into this thread for too long!
sure, i'll send you the scan - need to rescan it, but that's no prob.
sure, i'll send you the scan - need to rescan it, but that's no prob.]]>